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Eddie Hearn Calls for Fury vs Joshua Next
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has admitted he was 'lost for words' after watching the Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou fight. The heavyweight clash took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and ended with Fury winning by a controversial split decision. Hearn, unimpressed by Fury's performance, called for a match between Fury and his fighter, Anthony Joshua.
Hearn's Disappointment and Prediction
Hearn expressed his disappointment with Fury's performance, stating, "Fury looked like he'd never laced up a pair of gloves before. I thought Ngannou won by two rounds." Hearn then confidently predicted that Joshua would knock Fury out within six rounds if they were to face each other.
Battle of Britain Delayed
The long-awaited Battle of Britain between Fury and Joshua was supposed to happen in September of this year. However, Joshua reportedly chose to pursue a fight with Deontay Wilder in Saudi Arabia instead, in order to secure a larger payday. Fury's co-promoter, Frank Warren, criticized Joshua's decision, while Bob Arum understood the business aspect of waiting for a big-money fight.
Fury vs Usyk Delayed
In addition to the Battle of Britain being postponed, Fury's fight against Oleksandr Usyk is also off and may be delayed until as late as February. Warren confirmed that the fight will still happen, but Fury needs a break after his tough match against Ngannou. The new date will be announced when they are ready.
Overall, Hearn's disappointment with Fury's performance and his call for a match against Joshua has sparked further anticipation for the Battle of Britain, which may have to wait until next year.
